August 29, 2019

Termination of International Money Order Service with Canada

Effective August 30, 2019, the Postal Service™ will no longer sell International Postal Money Orders destined for Canada, and will no longer cash International Postal Money Orders issued by Canada Post. In addition, effective August 30, 2019, Canada Post will no longer sell International Postal Money Orders destined for the U.S., and will no longer cash International Postal Money Orders issued by the Postal Service.

A holder of a USPS^®-issued international postal money order who does not cash it before the effective date can redeem it at a U.S. Post Office™ facility at face value. A customer wishing to cash a Canada Post-issued money order at a USPS facility after August 30, 2019, will be unable to do so, and is advised to return the money order to the sender.

To avoid any inconvenience, customers are encouraged to complete any US Postal Service – Canada Post international money order transactions prior to August 30, 2019.